The A Team of SWFL

Sarah Thompson PA, Realtor® ABR, CRS

Licensed since 1971 and a Southwest Florida resident since 1988, Sarah's knowledge of the Naples, Bonita, and Estero real estate markets is unsurpassed. Sarah is a consistent multi-million dollar producer and is a partner in "The A Team", where their mission is described as.... "Committed to Providing 'A' Level Service to Every Client." Sarah hails from a small town in North Carolina but was raised in the big Navy town of Norfolk, Virginia, where she attained a marketing degree from Old Dominion University... She has two grown sons, John and Bruce, who are in mortgage banking and on her real estate team, and two cherished grandchildren, Paige and Dean. Sarah’s Florida real estate career has encompassed representing some of the nation’s top homebuilders in Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero, as well as general real estate sales of luxury homes and condominiums. Additionally, Sarah spent six years as a top producing mortgage loan officer for Barnett Bank (now Bank of America). She has always been a top producer, in real estate and mortgage financing. Her extensive knowledge and expertise in finance has helped her to advise and assist her real estate clients. Sarah’s education and credentials include designation as a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). You will find that Sarah brings her southern friendliness to her real estate practice and professes to be on a “hugging basis” with most of her clients.

Mal Griffin PA, Realtor® GRI, e-Pro

Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Mal was a Navy “junior” who lived all over the world growing up. He has a grown daughter, Kim, a financial consultant of whom he is extremely proud, and he and wife and partner, Sarah Thompson have two fabulous grandchildren, Paige and Dean. Mal and Sarah have been full time residents of Southwest Florida since 1988. They live in one of their favorite gated, golf course communities, Pelican Sound Golf and River Club, in Estero, Florida, which is just north of Naples, between Bonita Springs and Fort Myers.
Mal graduated from Annapolis High School and the University of Maryland with a degree in Marketing. He was a Naval Aviator, an A7 attack jet carrier pilot until 1978, a period in which he describes having some of the best experiences of his life. First licensed as a Realtor in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1979, Mal had a successful real estate practice there specializing in residential sales, property management, and small investment syndications. Mal has helped many families to find their perfect southwest Florida home. His friendly demeanor and extensive knowledge of local values puts his clients at ease and gives them confidence in his first class, ‘A Level’ service.

Barb Dunlap, Realtor® ABR, e-Pro

Barb’s sales experience started early in Tucson, Arizona and then in New York, finally arriving in paradise in 1999. Barb had a career as a Sales Trainer for one of the top 10 banks in the nation and was mentioned nationally for her marketing and advertising accomplishments. Her experience in a national marketing setting, being certified in several needs based sales training programs, and writing her own training programs provided a great base for her real estate career. Barb has been a consistent recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award since 2001. Her attention to detail and caring attitude make Barb the choice of many Buyers and Sellers to help them with their real estate needs. Barb has two sons, Bob in New York and Stacy in Michigan, who have given her three beautiful grandchildren that delight her. Barb and her fiancé, Leigh, are residents in one of her favorite Southwest Florida communities, Pelican Sound Golf and River Club. Barb has helped many families to move into Pelican Sound as well as to other fine communities in SW Florida. She can help you make a smooth transition to paradise too!